Potassium Intake Calculator

Check potassium intake vs AI by age and sex — see mg/day, % of AI and food sources.

Potassium Intake Calculator

Check potassium intake vs AI by age and sex — see mg/day, % of AI and food sources.

Age

Sex

Daily potassium (mg)

Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.

AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+); % = intake/AI*100

How does this work?

AI for potassium is 3400mg men, 2600 women 19+. This checks intake vs AI.

Bananas, potatoes, beans are high. This is general info, not medical for kidney disease where potassium restricted.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for decisions.

What is Potassium Intake?

AI for potassium is 3400mg men, 2600 women 19+. This checks intake vs AI. Formula: AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+); % = intake/AI*100

Quick Answer

Potassium Intake Calculator: Check potassium intake vs AI by age and sex — see mg/day, % of AI and food sources. Formula: AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+). Example: At 30 male, 2500mg intake: AI 3400mg, 73.

What it does: Check potassium intake vs AI by age and sex — see mg/day, % of AI and food sources.
Formula: AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+); % = intake/AI*100
Inputs: Age · Sex · Daily potassium (mg)
Example: At 30 male, 2500mg intake: AI 3400mg, 73.

Calculator Inputs at a Glance

Field	What to enter
Age	e.g. 30
Sex	Enter a value
Daily potassium (mg)	e.g. 2500

All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter age, sex and daily potassium mg.
2Calculate to see % of AI.
3If low, add banana (400mg), potato (900mg), beans.

Formula Used

AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+); % = intake/AI*100

AI for potassium is 3400mg men, 2600 women 19+. This checks intake vs AI.

Bananas, potatoes, beans are high. This is general info, not medical for kidney disease where potassium restricted.

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Worked Example

At 30 male, 2500mg intake: AI 3400mg, 73.5% — add potato to reach 100%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is AI?

Adequate Intake, not RDA. 3400 men, 2600 women.

QToo much?

No UL for healthy, but kidney disease needs restriction — consult clinician.

QSources?

Potato, banana, beans, yogurt, spinach.

Quick Answer

What it does: Check potassium intake vs AI by age and sex — see mg/day, % of AI and food sources.

Formula: AI: M 3400, F 2600 (19+); % = intake/AI*100

Inputs: Age · Sex · Daily potassium (mg)

Example: At 30 male, 2500mg intake: AI 3400mg, 73.

Field

What to enter

Age

e.g. 30

Sex

Enter a value

Daily potassium (mg)

e.g. 2500